one of my fondest memories is early 00's JP fandom webrings. there was not a word of english on those sites, and every link was a total and happy surprise - you simply enjoyed your favorite characters drawn by someone across the world.

dA and tumblr is where i learned to draw, and learned to enjoy it, respectively - but I feel like I'm headed in a new chapter of life with creative works and IRON CROWN, so having this collection feels ... appropriate.